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AYSA Alum Nick DeLeon is making a case for MLS Rookie of the Year!

FORMER CISCO SOCCER CLUB PLAYER... MLS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR?

Congratulations on a fine season to Major League Soccer Midfielder Nick DeLeon of D.C. United… DeLeon grew-up in Phoenix playing for the Cisco Toros of AYSA and is a strong candidate for the coveted “MLS Rookie of the Year” honor! DeLeon has played in 27 games this season and has tallied six (6) goals and four (4) assists for the Playoff bound D.C. United squad!

Nick DeLeon, D.C. United's first pick (7th overall) in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft is widely considered one of the most entertaining and promising young players in Major League Soccer.

The 22-year-old midfielder's ability to make an impact on a game was immediately on display in his first appearance for the Black-and-Red, as he scored just 12 minutes into his professional debut against the reigning MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy. From there, DeLeon became a regular in D.C. United's midfield, starting 24 of 27 games in which he has played. With an impressive five goals and four assists on the season, he is on the verge of making history as D.C. United's highest scoring rookie.

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